HPC of South Bend and St. Joseph County - Standards Update Draft

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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 136 District Addendums: Riverside Drive Local Historic District Established 1985 (Ordinance 7469-85) History of Riverside Drive Unique District Character Preservation Public Infrastructure The district retains historic Cutter-manufactured streetlights. These shall be retained. The riverfront character of the district shall also be retained. If erosion control efforts become necessary to preserve the riverbank, they should involve processes and materials consistent with the natural beauty of the banks . The development of boat landings, access points, scenic overlooks or terraces should be done in such a way as to avoid obstructing the view of the river and its banks . Unsightly brush, weeds, and dead or diseased trees should be removed . Private Site Work & Buildings The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and by its intimate relationship with the St . Joseph River . The district encompasses the seven blocks of Riverside Drive which follow the river front from Lafayette Street to the east to Angela Boulevard to the west . For a portion of that route, there is a row of houses facing the river from across Riverside Drive, while in another portion, residence is situated on both sides of the street, with some properties abutting the river and others located across the drive . The district also includes homes located on Hudson and Golden Streets, between the drive and the alley defining the southern boundary of the district, as well as three separate park areas which lie adjacent to the river’s edge: a portion of Leeper Park to the East; all of Shetterley Park in the middle and a portion of Brownfield Part to the West. The Riverside Drive District features a wide range of houses including small house types, mid-sized and large homes in a variety of styles. These include Queen Anne, Colonial and Dutch Colonial Revival, American Foursquare, Bungalow, and Prairie Style . Riverside Drive Local Historic District DRAFT